Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan
A comforting and flavorful Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan featuring crispy breaded chicken topped with marinara and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into 4 pieces
- 1 cup fine breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil spray or 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: dried oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into 4 thin pieces and season them with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, beat the egg until it’s well-blended.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten egg, then dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Lay the breaded chicken pieces on a greased baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Remove from the oven and top each piece with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and additional Parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding smoked paprika to the breadcrumb mixture or broil for a minute to achieve a golden cheese finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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